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“Group C meningococcal infection has virtually disappeared from the UK, with only a handful of cases reported since the beginning of the year,” she added.

“Our surveillance has shown parents have great faith in this vaccine and the high uptake of the vaccine has been a major factor in reducing the number of cases of meningitis C.

“Since January, we have received only six reports of invasive group C meningitis.”

Justin McCracken, chief executive of the HPA, said: “Thanks to the Department of Health’s commitment to introducing the vaccine and the hard work of NHS staff in delivering it, this vaccine has provided essential protection against this serious disease.”

A ‘toxic vaccine’ is a threat to babies, The Independent’s front page reported. It said that health officials had withdrawn more than 20,000 doses of the meningitis C vaccine as some may have been contaminated with the dangerous blood-poisoning bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus.Brought to you by NHS Choices

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